I was in an observation unit yesterday or the day before. They tried to use all my triggers to see how sane I was. I’m sure they know all my triggers from past hospitalizations. That’s a very questionable tactic to me. Has anyone else experienced this or even know if they do it? That’s just pushing already unstable people further into insanity.
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When I was there, the man just sat there and stared at me. The silence was the worse, then when I finally spoke up, he said something and I didn’t understand a word he said. After, a security guard made me get dressed in a gown and said something too, I got my book bag and started walking out because it was all confusing. He then took all my stuff, I was almost admitted
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I’m sure it’s well intentioned. The problem is ■■■■ like that makes me further question rather I have sz or not. They probably don’t expect people to catch on.
When psychotic I did a lot of talking.
When not psychotic I do a lot of talking.
Playing that quiet game is a good thing for me because I’ll talk. I think it was pretty obvious I was psychotic by my thoughts and functions.
I had other idea about these interactions. They weren’t necessarily tying up with others view of reality.
The problem is I threatened a Congressman. I’m sure that puts me into some high threat category.
Well you did have previous triggers, they may not be triggers anymore but since they were previous, then that probably means there is a reason you have it, but I’m not a doctor
Part of me feels like the FBI has people in mental health settings. It’s to keep tabs on us. I guess I understand it. A popular one out here is called CBI. You see the resemblance with FBI.
I would have to disagree. One time I was there the EMT that was walking the hallway knew me from college, and she knew why I was there. Everyone there knows everything that is going on
Honestly @Tyme the minute they know your mentally ill they just parcel you off. Your not the high end of devious planning and they probably put you on a list if you turn up to meetings or something but I’m sure you wouldn’t hit most data bases either.
America has like what 300 million or more people. They can’t even keep tabs on all the people who go missing every year.
In reality it’s too much policing and would cost too much!
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Iv noticed u think clearly
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Me? Meds work well but still have moments. Don’t we all. Still. I live a good quality existence at the moment. ie. NO stress. Give up stress you lose a lot of problems when it comes to sz!
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You should write a blog @rogueone. Your insight and guidance is valuable.
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Nah. It’s good when people like your stuff but it doesn’t worry me either way. Don’t get me wrong I like my life now with no complications. It’s pretty structured which helps no end. It’s not the best or the the worst but I can’t complain.
It’s nice to help out. Years ago when I was psychotic people here helped me out for sure. It’s nice to think you can pay that back. I’m lucky.
My life now is pretty stress free but that takes some insight and it takes some clarity. I don’t need much. I survive and live my life and I don’t expect much in return. Just the right to live and love and do what I want to do…
I think everyone can get to that state. We’re all different but we all really can!
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A little stress is actually good for me I like to reach. However vis a vis schiz symptoms no stress at all is the way to go. Once I figure out the money side of things if ever then I suppose I can go stress free until then I have to reach which means stress.
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Yeah for sure. I’m old. 48.
Money is always a stress. I do well now but that can change depending on government policy or dad getting sick. I still pay a lot of money to upkeep of our house.
Financial stress is particularly hard for us sz’s. Still. If you don’t expect too much out of life you can live it. I know that is a bullshite saying but it really is. Without expectation you’ll never be dissapointed. Sure you’ll get let down but honestly. If you weren’t expecting much your not let down much!
I’ve paid some dues living to get to my mental state. I really have. I think my symptoms have gotten less or easier to deal with for sure. I’m always positive though. I’m a glass half full kinda guy!
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I’m 64, soon to turn 65. I developed late onset schiz when I was in my early 40s. Back then I was worth a few million dollars after twenty years as a tech entrepreneur then schiz washed it all away, family and friends included, over a decade and a half and now I live on a old but nice but smallish boat cuz ts cheap. Ive been able to return to work, never at my former level, but then I hurt my back and have to retrain. Stress is definitely a trigger. Accepting what happened to me has been the hard part… Realizing there is no going back. So Ive paid some dues too but I don’t know how much closer it has brought me to a healthier mental state. I just admire your headspace… That’s all.
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Mate appreciate it. I really do.
I talk a lot and really quick at replies. Talk as much as you can because it’s good for the brain of a sz person. It’s been hard but I’m lucky to have a stable family. That really helps no end and such a boon for getting through psychosis. Two times to emergency and mum said come home to me and I’ll look after you…
A small house with three other younger siblings. It’s so much of a grounding and I’m so lucky. Don’t get me wrong.
I can appreciate your struggle. I was relatively successful before psychosis. That really did a number on me. I don’t work now but did back then…
Thanks for the kind words matey. We all build our worlds and this isn’t a bad venue to help out peeps and your experience can really do that!
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